Multifunctional oral care device

By designing a multifunctional oral care device that integrates electric toothbrush, oral irrigation and saliva attraction functions, it solves the oral care problems in special groups and realizes effective care for coma, intubation patients and disabled elderly people.

CN119632711APending Publication Date: 2025-03-18TONGJI HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI TECH
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Application Number
CN202411650038.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-19
Publication Date
2025-03-18

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Technical Problem

It is difficult to effectively carry out oral care for coma, intubation and disabled elderly people.

Method used

A multi-functional oral care device is designed, integrating electric toothbrush, oral rinsing and saliva suction functions, and the pipeline connection is achieved through the cooperation of the cannula and the slot, which is suitable for special groups.

Benefits of technology

实现了对昏迷、插管患者及失能老人的多功能口腔护理,特别适合特殊群体,设计巧妙、拆装方便、易于使用。

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Abstract

The invention discloses a multifunctional oral care device, and belongs to the technical field of care equipment. The oral care device comprises a brush head and a brush handle which are detachably connected, the brush head comprises a toothbrush end, an end base and a metal shaft which are sequentially connected, and a flushing hole and a suction hole are formed in the side face of the toothbrush end; the brush handle comprises a main handle body, an end cover and two liquid storage boxes, a motor core, a first pump assembly and a second pump assembly are arranged in the main handle body, the end cover is of a cylindrical structure with the upper end open and the lower end closed, the upper end opening of the end cover is detachably connected with the lower end of the main handle body, and the two liquid storage boxes are both arranged in the end cover; the suction hole, the first pump assembly and one liquid storage box are communicated to form an oral secretion suction system, and the flushing hole, the second pump assembly and the other liquid storage box are communicated to form an oral flushing system. The oral cavity nursing device integrates multiple nursing functions, is particularly suitable for special groups such as coma and intubation patients and disabled old people, and is ingenious in design, convenient to disassemble and assemble and easy to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of care equipment, and in particular to a multifunctional oral care device. Background Art

[0002] Electric toothbrushes use the rapid rotation or vibration of the motor core to generate high-frequency vibrations on the brush head, which instantly breaks down toothpaste into fine foam and deeply cleans the gaps between teeth. At the same time, the vibration of the bristles can promote blood circulation in the oral cavity and massage the gum tissue. For normal patients, oral care can be completed with an electric toothbrush, but for special groups such as comatose patients, intubated patients, and disabled elderly people, it is difficult to perform oral care even with an electric toothbrush because they cannot breathe or spit independently. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional oral care device in view of the existing technical status. The oral care device integrates multiple care functions and is particularly suitable for special groups such as comatose patients, intubated patients and disabled elderly people. It is also cleverly designed, easy to disassemble and assemble, and easy to use.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical scheme:

[0005] A multifunctional oral care device, comprising a brush head and a brush handle;

[0006] The brush head comprises a toothbrush tip, a tip base and a metal shaft which are connected in sequence, wherein:

[0007] Bristles are arranged on one end surface of the toothbrush end, and a flushing hole and a suction hole are arranged on the side surface of the toothbrush end;

[0008] The lower end surface of the end seat is provided with two first cannulas, and the two first cannulas are respectively connected with the flushing hole and the suction hole through the pipeline inside the end seat;

[0009] The brush handle comprises a main handle body, an end cover and two liquid storage boxes, wherein:

[0010] The upper end surface of the main handle body is provided with two first slots, the interior of the main handle body is provided with an electric motor core, a first pump assembly and a second pump assembly, and the lower end surface of the main handle body is provided with two second slots, the inlet end and the outlet end of the first pump assembly are respectively communicated with one of the first slots provided on the upper end surface of the main handle body and one of the second slots provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body through the pipeline inside the main handle body, and the inlet end and the outlet end of the second pump assembly are respectively communicated with another first slot provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body and another second slot provided on the upper end surface of the main handle body through the pipeline inside the main handle body;

[0011] The end cover is a cylindrical structure with an open upper end and a closed lower end, and the upper end opening of the end cover is detachably connected to the lower end of the main handle body;

[0012] The upper end surface of the liquid storage box is provided with a second insert pipe connected to the inner cavity. Both liquid storage boxes are arranged in the end cover, and the second insert pipes provided on the upper end surfaces of the two are respectively inserted into the two second slots provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body to form a connection;

[0013] The metal shaft of the brush head is inserted downward into the main handle body from the upper end face of the main handle body, and is detachably connected to the motor core. The first plug corresponding to the suction hole on the end seat is inserted into the first slot corresponding to the first pump assembly on the main handle body to form a connection. The first plug corresponding to the flushing hole on the end seat is inserted into the first slot corresponding to the second pump assembly on the main handle body to form a connection.

[0014] Furthermore, the liquid storage box is a semi-cylindrical structure, and the two liquid storage boxes are arranged in the end cover, and the two are assembled into a cylindrical structure.

[0015] Furthermore, the lower end surface of the liquid storage box is open and a sealing plug cover is provided in the opening.

[0016] Furthermore, the liquid storage box is made of transparent material.

[0017] Furthermore, the inner bottom surface of the end cover abuts against the lower end surfaces of the two liquid storage boxes.

[0018] Furthermore, the upper opening of the end cover is threadedly connected to the lower end of the main handle body.

[0019] Furthermore, massage bumps are provided on the end surface of the toothbrush head where no bristles are provided.

[0020] Furthermore, the massage convex points are made of silicone material.

[0021] Furthermore, the flushing hole is arranged on the front side of the toothbrush head.

[0022] Furthermore, the suction hole is arranged on the left side and / or right side of the toothbrush head.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0024] The present invention provides a multifunctional oral care device. On the one hand, based on the function of an electric toothbrush, an oral washing function and a saliva suction function are added, and multiple care functions are integrated into one. The device is particularly suitable for special groups such as comatose patients, intubated patients, and disabled elderly people. On the other hand, based on the structure of an electric toothbrush, a cannula and a slot are used to connect the pipes of an oral washing system and an oral secretion suction system. The device has a clever design, is easy to disassemble and assemble, and is easy to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a multifunctional oral care device of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a brush head in a multifunctional oral care device of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the middle area A;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the middle area B;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control principle of a multifunctional oral care device of the present invention.

[0030] Label instructions: 1. Toothbrush end, 2. End seat, 3. Main handle, 4. Operation panel, 5. Liquid storage box, 6. Sealing plug cover, 7. End cover, 8. Flushing hole, 9. Suction hole, 10. Bristles, 11. Massage bumps, 12. Metal shaft, 13. First slot, 14. First insert tube, 15. Sealing ring, 16. Second slot, 17. Second insert tube, 18. First pump assembly, 19. Second pump assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and implementation examples. It should be understood that the specific examples described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a multifunctional oral care device includes a brush head and a brush handle.

[0033] The brush head comprises a toothbrush tip 1, a tip base 2 and a metal shaft 12 which are connected in sequence, wherein:

[0034] A bristle 10 is provided on one end surface of the toothbrush end 1. The bristle 10 is made of high-quality nylon hair. A flushing hole 8 and a suction hole 9 are provided on the side of the toothbrush end 1.

[0035] Two first inserting tubes 14 are provided on the lower end surface of the end head seat 2, and the two first inserting tubes 14 are respectively connected with the flushing hole 8 and the suction hole 9 through the pipeline inside the end head seat 2.

[0036] Specifically, the flushing hole 8 is arranged on the front side of the toothbrush head 1 ; and the suction hole 9 is arranged on the left side and / or right side of the toothbrush head 1 .

[0037] In this embodiment, illustratively, the number of the flushing holes 8 is 2, and the number of the suction holes 9 is 6, which are distributed on the left and right sides of the toothbrush end 1.

[0038] The brush handle includes a main handle body 3, an end cover 7 and two liquid storage boxes 5, wherein:

[0039] The upper end surface of the main handle body 3 is provided with two first slots 13, and a sealing ring 15 is provided in the first slots 13. An operation panel 4 (including a switch and a working mode selection) is provided on the side surface of the main handle body 3. An electric motor, a battery, a main controller, a first pump assembly 18 and a second pump assembly 19 are provided inside the main handle body 3. Two second slots 16 are provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body 3, and a sealing ring 15 is provided in the first slot 13. The inlet end and the outlet end of the first pump assembly 18 are respectively communicated with one of the first slots 13 provided on the upper end surface of the main handle body 3 and one of the second slots 16 provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body 3 through the pipeline inside the main handle body 3. The inlet end and the outlet end of the second pump assembly 19 are respectively communicated with another first slot 13 provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body 3 and another second slot 16 provided on the upper end surface of the main handle body 3 through the pipeline inside the main handle body 3, that is, the diversion directions of the first pump assembly 18 and the second pump assembly 19 are opposite;

[0040] The end cover 7 is a cylindrical structure with an open upper end and a closed lower end. The upper end opening of the end cover 7 is detachably connected to the lower end of the main handle body 3.

[0041] The upper end surface of the liquid storage box 5 is provided with a second insert tube 17 connected to the inner cavity. Both liquid storage boxes 5 are arranged in the end cover 7, and the second insert tubes 17 provided on the upper end surfaces of the two are respectively inserted into the two second slots 16 provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body 3 to form a connection.

[0042] In the above technical solution, the preferred design is as follows:

[0043] The liquid storage box 5 is a semi-cylindrical structure, and the two liquid storage boxes 5 are arranged in the end cover 7, and the two are assembled into a cylindrical structure. One purpose of the above design is to maximize the volume of the liquid storage box 5, and the second purpose is to make the two liquid storage boxes 5 in the end cover 7 support each other.

[0044] The lower end surface of the liquid storage box 5 is open and a sealing plug cover 6 is provided in the opening to facilitate the addition, discharge and cleaning of the liquid storage box 5;

[0045] The liquid storage box 5 is made of transparent material to facilitate observation of the liquid level;

[0046] The inner bottom surface of the end cover 7 abuts against the lower end surfaces of the two liquid storage boxes 5. Therefore, when the end cover 7 is connected to the main handle body 3, the second insertion tube 17 provided on the upper end surface of the liquid storage box 5 is inserted into the two second insertion slots 16 provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body 3 for reinforcement.

[0047] In this embodiment, illustratively, the upper opening of the end cover 7 is threadedly connected to the lower end of the main handle body 3; the liquid storage box 5 is made of food-grade plastic; the battery is a rechargeable lithium battery, and is equipped with an LED indicator to display the charging status and power level.

[0048] The assembly relationship between the brush head and the brush handle is as follows:

[0049] The metal shaft 12 of the brush head is inserted downwardly into the main handle body 3 from the upper end surface of the main handle body 3, and is detachably connected to the motor core. The two first inserting tubes 14 provided on the end seat 2 are respectively inserted into the two first slots 13 provided on the main handle body 3 to form a connection. More specifically, the first inserting tube 14 corresponding to the suction hole 9 on the end seat 2 is inserted into the first slot 13 corresponding to the first pump assembly 18 on the main handle body 3, and the first inserting tube 14 corresponding to the flushing hole 8 on the end seat 2 is inserted into the first slot 13 corresponding to the second pump assembly 19 on the main handle body 3.

[0050] For the oral care device, the suction hole 9, the first pump assembly 18 and one of the liquid storage boxes 5 are connected to form an oral secretion suction system, and the flushing hole 8, the second pump assembly 19 and another liquid storage box 5 are connected to form an oral flushing system. Among them: the liquid storage box 5 corresponding to the first pump assembly 18 is used to store saliva and waste liquid, and the liquid storage box 5 corresponding to the second pump assembly 19 is used to store oral care liquid.

[0051] According to the above design, on the one hand, the present invention adds oral flushing function and saliva suction function on the basis of the function of the electric toothbrush, and integrates multiple care functions in one, which is particularly suitable for special groups such as comatose, intubated patients and disabled elderly people. On the other hand, based on the structure of the electric toothbrush, the present invention adopts the method of connecting the cannula and the slot to realize the pipeline connection between the oral flushing system and the oral secretion suction system. The design is ingenious, the disassembly and assembly are convenient, and it is easy to use.

[0052] See also Figures 1-2 As shown, as another embodiment, the end surface of the toothbrush head 1 where the bristles 10 are not provided is provided with massage bumps 11, so that the oral care device also has a massage function. Oral massage can promote blood circulation, keep the mouth moist, remove germs, improve oral hygiene, prevent oral complications, and is of great significance for maintaining oral health. Especially for comatose or intubated patients, oral massage can enhance the resistance of gingival tissue, enhance the resistance of local mucosa, and reduce the risk of infection. At the same time, it also provides patients with necessary physiological stimulation to support their overall recovery process. In addition, for disabled elderly people, massage can also help improve chewing and swallowing functions, improve pronunciation clarity and opening degree, thereby maintaining oral function.

[0053] In this embodiment, illustratively, the massage protrusions 11 are made of silicone material (food grade).

[0054] In general, the oral care device includes at least the following working modes:

[0055] Mode 1: Automatic brushing: Start the electric motor, and the soft bristles 10 on the front of the toothbrush head 1 can effectively clean the oral cavity;

[0056] Mode 2: Oral massage: Start the motor and gently massage the oral cavity through the massage bumps 11 on the back of the toothbrush head 1;

[0057] Mode 3, single suction function: start the first pump assembly 18 to suck the saliva in the oral cavity into the corresponding liquid storage box 5 through the suction hole 9;

[0058] Mode 4: flushing and suction synchronization: the first pump assembly 18 and the second pump assembly 19 are started synchronously to flush the oral care liquid in the corresponding liquid storage box 5 into the oral cavity through the flushing hole 8, and at the same time, the saliva and waste liquid in the oral cavity are sucked into the corresponding liquid storage box 5 through the suction hole 9.

[0059] In addition, the brush head can be designed into different models and then used according to different needs.

[0060] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation modes. A person skilled in the art can implement the present invention in various other specific implementation modes based on the contents disclosed in the present invention. Therefore, any design that adopts the design structure and concept of the present invention and makes some simple changes or modifications shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional oral care device, characterized in that: Including brush head and brush handle; The brush head comprises a toothbrush tip, a tip base and a metal shaft which are connected in sequence, wherein: Bristles are arranged on one end surface of the toothbrush end, and a flushing hole and a suction hole are arranged on the side surface of the toothbrush end; The lower end surface of the end seat is provided with two first cannulas, and the two first cannulas are respectively connected with the flushing hole and the suction hole through the pipeline inside the end seat; The brush handle comprises a main handle body, an end cover and two liquid storage boxes, wherein: The upper end surface of the main handle body is provided with two first slots, the interior of the main handle body is provided with an electric motor core, a first pump assembly and a second pump assembly, and the lower end surface of the main handle body is provided with two second slots, the inlet end and the outlet end of the first pump assembly are respectively communicated with one of the first slots provided on the upper end surface of the main handle body and one of the second slots provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body through the pipeline inside the main handle body, and the inlet end and the outlet end of the second pump assembly are respectively communicated with another first slot provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body and another second slot provided on the upper end surface of the main handle body through the pipeline inside the main handle body; The end cover is a cylindrical structure with an open upper end and a closed lower end, and the upper end opening of the end cover is detachably connected to the lower end of the main handle body; The upper end surface of the liquid storage box is provided with a second insert pipe connected to the inner cavity. Both liquid storage boxes are arranged in the end cover, and the second insert pipes provided on the upper end surfaces of the two are respectively inserted into the two second slots provided on the lower end surface of the main handle body to form a connection; The metal shaft of the brush head is inserted downward into the main handle body from the upper end face of the main handle body, and is detachably connected to the motor core. The first plug corresponding to the suction hole on the end seat is inserted into the first slot corresponding to the first pump assembly on the main handle body to form a connection. The first plug corresponding to the flushing hole on the end seat is inserted into the first slot corresponding to the second pump assembly on the main handle body to form a connection.

2. A multifunctional oral care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid storage box is a semi-cylindrical structure, and the two liquid storage boxes are arranged in the end cover, and the two are assembled into a cylindrical structure.

3. A multifunctional oral care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end surface of the liquid storage box is open and a sealing plug cover is arranged in the opening.

4. The multifunctional oral care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid storage box is made of transparent material.

5. The multifunctional oral care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the end cover abuts against the lower end surfaces of the two liquid storage boxes.

6. A multifunctional oral care device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The upper opening of the end cover is threadedly connected to the lower end of the main handle body.

7. The multifunctional oral care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end surface of the toothbrush head where no bristles are provided is provided with massage convex points.

8. The multifunctional oral care device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The massage convex points are made of silicone material.

9. The multifunctional oral care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flushing hole is arranged on the front side of the toothbrush head.

10. The multifunctional oral care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction hole is arranged on the left side and / or the right side of the toothbrush head.